I can’t think of a time that I’ve sat down for supper at Meats & Sweets in Lavon that a fellow diner hasn’t overheard my menu order and asked, “Have you eaten here before?” That’s because I’m usually engaged in a debate with my family about whether or not we should split the chicken fried steak dinner. “It’s big enough to […]
The Wylie ISD recently announced the 2011-23 Campus Teachers of the Year during a surprise luncheon held in their honor. Winners were selected and voted on by their campus peers. Winners will be honored by the community at the 34th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. The district will also reveal its Elementary […]
Enjoy these images captured by Blue Ribbon News and other contributors during the Children’s Medical Center Christmas Parade, presented by Capital One Bank and Pizza Hut on Dec. 3 in downtown Dallas. The Wylie East Sapphires and the Wylie High Pacesetters joined together to march with the Rowdy and the Dallas Cowboys float. Sapphires director […]
The Wylie ISD has partnered with Wylie is H.O.P.E. and the City of Wylie to help bring joy to the children in the community through the Annual Reach for a Star gift assistance program. Stars containing a wish list for a child may be picked up in the WISD Educational Service Center during normal […]
(Wylie High School) The Wylie High School National Honor Society invites the community to give blood on Monday, Dec. 5 as part of a high school challenge. The WHS students may earn scholarship money for seniors. For an appointment, email Susan Fajardo at susan.fajardo@wylieisd.net. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.
(Wylie East High School) Lights, camera, action, cue music, props are broken. The last two aren’t as well-known but they are what make the show a great production. Without the “techies,” the show couldn’t go on. The technology students are responsible for building sets, cuing lights and music and ensuring that all props and stage […]
(Wylie) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center is thrilled to announce that the santuary won $25,000 from Chase Bank’s Community Giving Program. The initiative enabled Chase to award about $3 million to 100 local charities across the country as voted on by Facebook users. “Thanks to the continued support of In-Sync’s friends, families, and fans, […]
(Wylie ISD) The Burnett Junior High PTA encourages the community to join them for Burnett Day at Smoothie Factory, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the 305 E. FM 544 at N. Maxwell Creek in Murphy. To submit your school news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.
Voting is now open following a competitive nomination period, and Draper Intermediate in the Wylie ISD seeks community help to win up to $50,000 in the Clorox Company’s Power A Bright Future grant program. Help Draper secure funding to “Cultivate 21st Century Fluencies Through Project Based Learning” by visiting PowerABrightFuture.com or text clorox7208 to 44144 […]
(Wylie) [WylieISD.net] Wylie ISD implemented a new visitor registry system this month to ensure that all campuses maintain a safe environment for students and employees. The new Raptor System, created by Raptor Technologies, serves as a visitor identification program that will enable campus authorities to have a heightened awareness of who is attempting to gain […]